Nurseries, assaults, sunscreen etc

[Guest guest]

>I think it is current policy and recommendations from the Department of

>Education. Schools are unable to apply sunscreen and I think (from what I

>can remember) it's to do with the risk of being accused of assault

<snip>

Gosh does all this mean that my daughter's wonderful Nursery who apply

her sunscreen, give her a hug when she falls over, put her hair back

into a ponytail when I've done such a dreadful job of it etc and which

is run by an Ofsted Inspector, should be reported?

I have heard that a male member of staff, although much admired by most

of the children, is not allowed to hug/touch the children as this may

bring about charges of assault or similar.

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Sue

[Guest guest]

My Auntie runs the nursery that goes to and she was telling me about

all these things that they are not allowed to do and I think it is getting

absolutely ridiculous. In these times of mothers returning to work and

needing somewhere safe and loving for their children things have just gone

completely over the top, IMHO. What sort of children are going to be growing

up in this world if the people that look after them all day cannot give them a

hug when they fall over, show some genuine affection that makes them grow into

caring considerate and loving human beings. I can understand that abuse needs

to be avoided at all costs, but surely there is another way around it than

denying children of the love and care that they all need.

I feel very fortunate that 's nursery will hug the children, sing them a

song, make them laugh, wipe their bottom if they can't quite manage it

themselves and do all the things that I would do if he was upset or sad. I am

fortunate that I haven't had to go back to work so goes to nursery part

time in readiness for school, but I know that his needs are fulfilled by

compassionate and loving staff, who not only have time for , but time

for me if I have any concerns. It must be so hard for the nurseries being

torn in two directions. One direction being to follow all the rules and

regulations they are given and two, doing what they know is best for the

child. I know which way I'd go!

> >I think it is current policy and recommendations from the Department of

> >Education. Schools are unable to apply sunscreen and I think (from what I

> >can remember) it's to do with the risk of being accused of assault

> <snip>

>

> Gosh does all this mean that my daughter's wonderful Nursery who apply

> her sunscreen, give her a hug when she falls over, put her hair back

> into a ponytail when I've done such a dreadful job of it etc and which

> is run by an Ofsted Inspector, should be reported?

--

Mum to (aged 4, born a whopping 11lbs 6oz) and 2 angels 20/10/98 and

24/3/00

Farnborough, Hants

[Guest guest]

My Auntie runs the nursery that goes to and she was telling me about

all these things that they are not allowed to do and I think it is getting

absolutely ridiculous. In these times of mothers returning to work and

needing somewhere safe and loving for their children things have just gone

completely over the top, IMHO. What sort of children are going to be growing

up in this world if the people that look after them all day cannot give them a

hug when they fall over, show some genuine affection that makes them grow into

caring considerate and loving human beings. I can understand that abuse needs

to be avoided at all costs, but surely there is another way around it than

denying children of the love and care that they all need.

I feel very fortunate that 's nursery will hug the children, sing them a

song, make them laugh, wipe their bottom if they can't quite manage it

themselves and do all the things that I would do if he was upset or sad. I am

fortunate that I haven't had to go back to work so goes to nursery part

time in readiness for school, but I know that his needs are fulfilled by

compassionate and loving staff, who not only have time for , but time

for me if I have any concerns. It must be so hard for the nurseries being

torn in two directions. One direction being to follow all the rules and

regulations they are given and two, doing what they know is best for the

child. I know which way I'd go!

> >I think it is current policy and recommendations from the Department of

> >Education. Schools are unable to apply sunscreen and I think (from what I

> >can remember) it's to do with the risk of being accused of assault

> <snip>

>

> Gosh does all this mean that my daughter's wonderful Nursery who apply

> her sunscreen, give her a hug when she falls over, put her hair back

> into a ponytail when I've done such a dreadful job of it etc and which

> is run by an Ofsted Inspector, should be reported?

--

Mum to (aged 4, born a whopping 11lbs 6oz) and 2 angels 20/10/98 and

24/3/00

Farnborough, Hants